Seasons wishes

The committee and coaches of TRIM AC would like to thank all those who
helped the club during the past year. We wish all our members and their
families a happy Christmas and good health in 2013.

Train with us

Meet and train Tues / Thurs 7.30pm at Castle St. Track
session 6.30pm Wed Claremont Stadium. Juveniles Boyne CS 6pm Monday. Other
sessions arranged during the week among club members including long runs
Sunday and Friday. REGISTRATION FOR 2013 will get underway in early January
at the resumption of juvenile indoor sessions. The senior registrations will
be at a venue to be decided in late January. The club is planning its
seasonal social for Sat. 5th January. Contact annptobin@gmail.com to book
your place.

Well done Hannah

Hannah Gilligan rounded off a great year of cross country when she finishing
third at the Cumann na mBunscoil cross country event at Bellewstown. Then on
Sunday 9th Dec she travelled to the national cross copuntry championships
day 2 at Adamstown Co Wexford. She was a membr of the very talented Meath
team which finsihed 3rd.

Inter Club relays

Well Done to the juvenile relay squads who took part in the inter club cross
country relays. The under 12 s ran 4x250m and the under 14s ran 4x500m.
The teams were as follows
U14, Girls Hannah Gilligan ,Caoimhe Rowe, Aoife McDonnell, Niamh Fahey
..
U12, Girls,Lilian Brady,Andrea Hiney,Esha Hughes,Olivia Gonsalves.

U12 Girls,Roisin O'Rourke,Emma Rennick,Aimee Molloy,Erica Malone
.
U14 Boys,David O'Neill,Conor McKeown,Shane Clarke,Conal Bird

U12 Boys,Ciaran McGee,Colm Flynn,Michael Hegarty,Gearoid McGee

County Senior cross country at Porchfields

Trim Athletic Club hosted the Meath senior cross country championships and
juvenile inter club relays.On  a day ideal for cross country running there
were some great performances n the Meath senior cross country championships.
The course which had all the right ingredients and gradients for
championship racing was in great condition for the final event of the
season. The mens race was over an eight kilometre course and thee womens
decider was over four kilometres.

In the senior mens race Darragh Rennicks returned from his Kansas college
for his county champiosnhip and carried the colours of Bohermeen with pride
to a third county senior title. He was a joy to watch powering out from the
gun in the company of Luke Forde, Dunboyne. He extended his lead in the mid
section of the race as Robbie Matthews, Dunshaughlin patiently worked his
way into the silver medal spot. The eventual third placed man Eoin Callaghan
continued his impressive return to competitive athletics by taking third and
leading his team mates Rob Tully, Andrew Coscoran and brother Neil Callaghan
from Star of the Sea to a great win in the team event.

In the womens event Fiona Mahon put in a storming performance score an
impressive win. Fiona recently returned to the  Meath club scene when she
joined Dunshaughlin AC.and led their team to the club title with Shauna
Moran, Linda Fahey and Shauna Moore. Emilia Dan, Dunboyne AC put in another
great run for second and club mate Karen O Hanlon took third spot.
Thanks form TRIM AC and Meath Athletics Board to Meath Co Co, Duchas, The
town clerk Fiona Skehan and Trim Town Council for the use of the excellent
venue at the Porchfields

Trim AC  senior mens team was fifth in the Grade A competition. The team
were Sean Murphy,15th,Andrew Linsley,25th,Danny Byrne,31st,Joe
McNamara,35th,Conor Daniel,44th,Brian Cully,46th,Brendan Conway,47th,Stuart
Daniel,49th.
Trim AC senior womens team finished fifth with he following results Denise
Molloy,21,Trish Duffy,23rd,Suzanne Daniel,24th,Majella Thompson,25th,Niamh
Tuite,26th.

Don presents marathon procceds to CFI

In October Don Mahon was one of seventeen members of Trim AC who took part in the Dublin Marathon.
This year Don choose Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as his charity. He raised a total of €2650 in sponsorship for a cause which has a special significance for his family.

                                  Martin Cahill,CFI, Niamh Mahon and Don Mahon, Trim AC.

2013 in Meath

3 March, Meath Spring Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run, Bohermeen Community
Centre, 12pm.
24 March, Dunboyne 4 Mile Road Race, Dunboyne AC, Dunboyne 3pm.
31 March, Fr Murphy AC 5 mile Road Race, Fr. Murphy AC, Kildalkey, Co. Meath
2pm.
7 April, Meath hill running championships, Mullaghmeen Forest Park,
Oldcastle, Co. Meath, 12noon.
21 April, Meath Local Sports Partnership, Royal Run, Kells, 11am.
21 April. Cushinstown AC track and field sports, Cushinstown track. (north
of Ashbourne off N2).
10 May, Simon Cumber & Paddy Hyland 6k Road Race, Claremont Stadium, Navan
7.30pm.
21 May Bob Heffernan 5k Road Race Na Fianna AC Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstown
Bridge, 8.00pm
8 June, Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Road Race, Bohermeen AC, Bohermeen
Community Centre 7.30pm.
14 June, The Braveheart 5k Run, Trim AC, Trim, Co. Meath.
22 June, Michael Manning 10k Road Race, Dunshaughlin AC, Dunshaughlin,
7.30pm.
23 June, Navan AC track and field sports. Claremont Stadium, Navan.
3 July, South O'Hanlon 5k Road Race, South O'Hanlon, Senchelestown GAA
Centre, 8pm.
17 July, St. Brigid's AC 5k Road Race, St. Brigid's AC Oldcastle, 8pm.
24 July, Cushinstown AC 6k Road Race, Cushinstown AC Pudden Hill,  7.30pm
18 August, Duleek 10k Road Race, Duleek AC, Duleek, Co. Meath.
30 August, Tara AC 5K Road Race, Tara AC, Skyrne Community Hall, 7.30pm.
8 September, Rennicks Cup & Fr Delany 5 Mile Road Race, Bohermeen Community
Centre 12noon
15 September, Ratoath AC 5k Road Race, Ratoath AC, Ratoath GAA Club 11.00am
22 September, Star of the Sea AC 25th Annual Cross Country Meeting, Star of
the Sea AC, Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath 11.00am.

Run with us

Meet and train Tues / Thurs 7.30pm at Castle St. Track
session 6.30pm Wed Claremont Stadium. Juveniles Boyne CS 6pm Monday. Other
sessions arranged during the week among club members including long runs
Sunday and Friday. REGISTRATION FOR 2013 will get underway in early January
with a dedicated registration night.at a venue to be decided.

Sunday is big Run Day for 2 young Trim runners

Two Trim athletes will be running on county teams at the AAI Woodies Cross
Country championships. David O Neill will be on the boys  under 14 squad and
Hannah Gilligan will represent Meath on the girls under 14 squad. Both
runners were members of Meath teams that successfully contested the Leinster
championshipships at Rathdrum and Dunboyne. If you want to witness exciting
cross country action make your way to the AAI Inter Counties Cross Country
Championships in Tattersalls, Ratoath next Sunday 25th November
starting at 11.30am.

Awards fro Trim athletes

The Meath Athletics Board held its 2012 awards presentation and dinner at
the Old Darnley Hotel in Athboy last Sunday evening. Over 250 attended the
ceremony which acclaimed athletic performances by young and old in T & F,
road, cross country during the year. gthe new president of Athletics
Ireland. The President of Athletics Ireland, Professor Ciaran O Cathain and
the President of Meath Athletics Paddy Reilly made the presentations across
the various categories.

In the juvenile section our young runners, jumpers and throwers won the B
Division of the inter club league with just 2 points to spare over Navan AC
after 4 night of competition. EWe look forward to furhter good results next
spring and summer when they will operate in the A League.

The Meath Athletics Board Individual awards for Nathan Grant and Shane Aston
in recognition of their medal winning performances at the national
championships. Shane has been one of the best young javelin throwers in
ireland in recent years and 2012 season was no exception. He also joined the
national combined events development squad whre he will hone his skills in
the various disciplines that make up the decathlon. Nathan is a very
exciting sprinting talent who has notched up a string of championship
winning performances in club and schools athletics over the 100m and 200m.

Moira Peppard won the masters track award winner again this year for medal
winning performances at the Leinster, Irish and British masters track and
field championships in both the 100m and 200m.

Ann Tobin won the masters cross country award for county and provincial cross country
performances last winter and the county half marathon in March. it was her first time to
win the overall masters award. David Hawcroft shared the mens masters cross country award
with Tommy Maher, Dunshaughlin AC which was earned through his runs at the
international masters cross country and various high profile ultra running
events including the Connemara Ultra and the Kielder Forest Run.

Presentations were also made to the most consistant performers during the
year at the many local races that make up the Meathrunning league. In the
M40 grade Don Mahon  emerged as the overall winner. There was a very
encouraging result for Mark Melia who finished 2nd in the male senior
category in his debut season in the Meath Running League.

Scoil Mhuire won the best girls school award for their performances in the
county 2nd level schools cross country and t & f championships under the
guidance of Moira Peppard. There was a Trim connection in the boys category
when St Patricks Classical School took the best boys school. The athletics
activity at the Navan school is under the direction of Trim man and Trim AC
member Ronan Moore. Congratulations to both Moira and Ronan.

Young athletes top B division

Good night for the club at the Meath Awards presentation and dinner in the Old Darnley, Athboy. There was great excitement among the younger crew when they heard of their win in the B division of the summer league by ....2 points.

County awards for Trim athletes

Individual awards for Nathan Grant and Shane Aston in recognition of their medal winning performances at the national championships. Moira Peppard masters track winner again in 2012. Ann Tobin masters cross count

ry awards 2012 .....First timer. David Hawcroft masters cross country 2012. Don Mahon 1st M40 in Meath Running League and Mark Melia finished 2nd in his debut season in the Meath Running League. CONGRATULATIONS

Mullingar win for Claire Smith

Claire Smith followed on from her recent success in Kildalkey with another
win in Mullingar last Sunday. Claire who clocked 3.44 in her marathon debut
won the St Lomans race with a concerted effort seeing off her nearest rival
over the last kilometre.

Trim runners at Dunboyne

Trim AC had a great turnout at the second day of the Leinster CC at
Dunboyne. Taking part were Conor McKeown, Ciara Mcgee BU11,Esha
Hughes,GU11,Hannah Gilligan, Andrea Hiney, Caoimhe Rowe,Olivia Gonsalves,
Lilian Brady, Niamh Fahy, Emma Rennick. GU13, David O Neill, Glen Herdman,
Gearoid McGee, BU13,Conor Daniel BU17 Ann Marie Diver, Alanna Gonsalves,
Aoife McDonnell,GU15. Dorenda McGee, intermediate women.

Remembrance Run

Athletics Ireland in association with mycharity.ie put a new event on the
athletics calendar last weekend with the Remembrance Run in the Phoenix Park.
Well over one thousand runners took part in this event. Race director Frank
Greally described it as having a special remembrance theme of family or
friends who have passed on, or who are currently struggling with illness or
other life challenges.
"The month of November is a time of remembrance for everyone at year's end -
an ideal time to remember family or friends passed and present, and to
celebrate our own gift of days,"
Taking part from Trim AC were Brian Cully who completed the course in 21.47
and Laura Cotter 23.22
.On Saturday morning Ann Tobin finished fifth woman
in the MCD 8Mile trail run around the Phoenix Park.

Trim on the trails

Taking part in the Fighting Blindness Glendalough 15km trail race were Conor Daniel, Brian Cully, Stuart Daniel, Ciaran Tobin. Crisp clear and chilly conditions. Steep wooded inclines and stunning views on the return journey made this a memorable event for a deserving cause.

http://www.glendaloughtrail.com/userfiles/2012_GlendaloughTrail_Provisional_Results.pdf 

Tri an Mhi November Duathlon

Trim AC were out in numbers for the Tri and Mhi club duathlon in Summerhill. Round of applause for Pearse Fahy , Michelle White and colleagues for organising another quality event. Denise Molloy put in a great effrot to finish 2nd female. Great cycling effort from Quinton Bourke so soon after his marathon efforts. In action were David Hawcroft, Danny Byrne, Enda Markey, Mark McGee,Gearoid Rogers,Ann Tobin, Ciaran Tobin, Paul Smith,Conor Daniel.

Second Level schools cross country

The Meath 2^nd level CC will be staged on the grounds of Franciscan College Gormanstown on Thursday 15 Nov. This event is organised by the Meath Co Athletics Board. There has been a worrying trend in recent years where this event actually attracts better support from schools in Louth, Cavan and Westmeath than it does from schools within the county. There is a worrying apathy from Meath schools. TRIM AC and the County Athletics Board request that parents bring this matter to the attention of the schools and encourage the schools to take part.

Code of Ethics

 Meath Athletics Board is hosting a Code of Ethics for Children in Athletics course: Date: 6th November Time: 7.00pm – 10pm Venue: Claremont Stadium, Navan This course is essential for all volunteers working with juvenile athletes or vulnerable adults. The course is free to Meath members and there is currently 10 places available on a first come first served basis. Email moiraaston@athleticsireland.ie

Trim at the marathon

Trim AC was very well represented at the 2012 Dublin city Marathon on Monday morning. Over 14,000 took part in this years event ,this is a record figure which underlines the popularity of running events at the moment. The weather conditions were good for this time of year and a number of our experienced runners set new PBs on the day. The club also had a number of debutants who were extremely pleased with their marathon experiences.

The club provided a number of volunteer officials for the start zones at the Dublin City Marathon. They experienced at first hand what it is like to work behind the scenes at a mass participation sporting event. It also whetted a few appetites which may see a few new marathon runners around the town in 2013 !! 

 The club results to hand are as follows: Sean Murphy, 2.51, Quinton Bourke, 3.05,Joe McNamara,3.08,Don Mahon,3.19,Andrew Linsley,3.20 ,Maureen Lowther,3.30, Mark Melia,3.37, Claire Smith,3.43 Brendan Conway,3.47,Brian Grant,3.59,Thomas Gallagher,3.51,Stephen Byrne, 3.54,Kevin Horan,4.00,Anita Rogers,4.47,Majella Thompson,4.47,Paula Hegarty,4.47,Heather Carty,4.51. Well done to each and every one of our members and you should all be proud of your performance and the way you all prepared. 

Great day at Leinsters

The grounds of Charles Stewart Parnells home at Avondale, Rathdrum was the venue for the Athletics Leinster 2012 even ages, novice and masters cross country on Sunday. The persistent rain made the going difficult for the runners. 

Trim AC had a number of juvenile runners on county teams which medalled in the inter counties competitions. The county team won the boys under 14 title and Trim had David O’Neill on the squad. In the girls under 14 inter county our club was represented by Hannah Gilligan Aoife McDonnell and Niamh Fahey. This team also took the top honours.  Andrea Hiney, Caoimhe Rowe, Lilian Brady were on the girls u12 which performed very well . 

In the masters categories Brian Cully and Ciaran Tobin were members of the Meath squad which finished just four points ahead of Dublin in the M50 inter counties. In the master womans county battle Dublin edged out the Meath woman by three points. Ann Tobin finished third in the W50 grade.

 The next provincial action will take place at Dunboyne on Sunday 11 November. Starting at 12 noon. Down for decision will be u/11/13/15/17 and intermediate championships. Later in the month Tattersalls cross country course at Fairyhouse will be the venue for the Athletics Ireland national even ages and county championships.

FUN RUN for Guide Dogs

Trim Athletic club organised a 3km fun run around the town centre last Friday evening. It is the latest fun run organised by the club which give runners a low key introducito to races while helping make a contribution to good charitable causes. We are extremely grateful to the runners and walkers from Trim and its surrounding area who turned out in great numbers to support the event which will benefit the Irish Guide dogs for the Blind. There were some great outfits on display as a large number of participants embraced the whole fun theme by running in disguise. Spot prizes and team prizes were awarded. 

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind offers a comprehensive range of services which enable both blind and vision impaired persons and families of children with Autism to achieve increased independence and an improved quality of life. Since 1976 Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided a guide dog programme for people who have a vision impairment or total sight loss. A guide dog is specially trained to accompany and enable a vision impaired person to move about safely, independently and with confidence. The working relationship between a guide dog and its owner is unique and it offers both social and emotional benefits.

Launched in 2005 the IGDB Assistance Dog Programme was the first of its kind in Europe. An Assistance Dog is the same breed, age and temperament as a Guide Dog and is trained especially to work with a child with autism and his or her family.  Assistance Dogs help to control and improve the behaviour of the child by promoting calmness and acting as a safety aid to the parent. Outings to public places become less stressful and families enjoy greater freedom and mobilityMore than 80% of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind income comes from fundraising and donations. They  rely on the support and generosity of people in order to deliver their services to clients free of charge. It costs €38,000 to breed, care and support a single working-dog partnership. There's currently a 1 YEAR WAITING LIST for Guide Dogs;

Trim AC thank the following for their help in staging this event. Alan Grehan @ Sally Rogers for allowing us use his bar for registrations, DJ Johhny Pluse, Richie Walsh @ Judge & Jury, David Tobin for various PA equipment in the start and finish areas. Christian Harris for security barriers, Sgt Tom Mahon, Trim Garda Siochana, Meath Civil Defence, Stephen Leonard Hardware , Focus On Trim, Bootcamp Ireland for the warm up and all the members of the club who marshalled the route, helped with registration and results. 

David Hawcrofts BLOOMFIELD report

Did a very interesting 10k today at Broomfield (turn right at Geraghty's
concrete between Slane and Collon) and would heartily recommend members put
it on their calendar for next year. Turns out Broomfield is an extremely
small village which has an annual 10k event tor raise money for a charity
(but this year to re-paint their community centre), and it was really heart
warming to see this tiny community in action. In the end there were only 13
runners, with about 40 walkers of all standards. (This included the whole
range from toddlers on bikes with stabilisers to some really old locals just
going up to the first turn and back - and I for one applaud them all).
It was certainly a low key event ("well its about 2 o'clock so you had
better get off then" was the start; and the entry fee was " a
donation -whatever you like"). But I would recommend the event not just
because of the atmosphere but because the course was quite tough. It rolled
for the whole 10k, with a very long shallow one and two really stiff climbs
(just think of the area around Collon when you've been driving and you will
get a feel for it), so despite it being a low key local event you can give
yourself a serious run if you want, and there was certainly three or four
good runners there for a challenge if that's your thing. No medals, times or
goody bag but who wants yet more, you do get some first-rate homemade cake
and pleasant chat afterwards.

Dublin Marathon 2012

Dublin Marathon 2012
Trim AC will have its biggest ever representation in the Dublin next Monday
morning when a large group of club members line up on Fitzwilliam Square to
take on the 26 miles plus around our capital city. All the crew have put in
months of diligent preparation. All their colleagues wish Sean Murphy, Don
Mahon, Andrew Linsley, Quinton Bourke, Joe McNamara, Mark Melia, Claire
Smith, Paula Hegarty, Anita Rogers, Heather Carty, Majella Thompson, Brendan
Conway, Tom Gallagher, Maureen Lowther,Brian Grant Stephen Byrne.
Trim AC will have its biggest ever representation in the Dublin next Monday
morning when a large group of club members line up on Fitzwilliam Square to
take on the 26 miles plus around our capital city. All the crew have put in
months of diligent preparation. All their colleagues wish Sean Murphy, Don
Mahon, Andrew Linsley, Quinton Bourke, Joe McNamara, Mark Melia, Claire
Smith, Paula Hegarty, Anita Rogers, Heather Carty, Majella Thompson, Brendan
Conway, Tom Gallagher, Maureen Lowther,Brian Grant Stephen Byrne.

J Rowe report from Ballinacree

Well done to all 23 Juvenile athletes who competed in Day 1 Meath Cross Country Championships in Ballinacre, Oldcastle last Sunday. The  club was represented by boys and girls in the U10, U12 , U14 and U18 categories.  It was great to see so many turned out in club colours.  Thanks to all the parents for bringing them along.

Our  athletes who finished  inside the top 12 were Andrea Hiney 8th and Caoimhe Rowe 9th in the Girls U12, Hannah Gilligan 9th in the Girls U14, David O'Neill 11th in the Boys U14 and Conor Daniel 6th in the U18 category.

Congratulations to the U12 girls who finished 3rd best team overall, winning bronze medals and the U14 girls who finished 2nd best team winning silver medals. Looking forward to another great turnout for Day 2 of the Meath Championships in Dunboyne next Sunday. 

Training with Trim AC

MEET AND TRAIN FOR ADULTS Tuesday/ Thursday 7.30pm Castle St opp Garda Station. HI VIZ

JUVENILE TRAINING Boyne CS Mon 6pm Weds Claremont 6pm

Leinster venues and dates for cross country

Leinster CC Day 1 - even ages, Novice, Masters 12 noon Sunday 28 October Rathdrum.

Leinster CC Day 2 - uneven ages, Intermediate 12 noon Sunday 11 Nov. Dunboyne

Leinsters CC Day 3-senior, junior cships and inter club juvenile relays.20 Jan.2012 Ballyroan Laois

Trim runners selected for Leinsters

Trim runners selected for Leinsters

The following Trim athletes have been selected to represent Meath at the Leinster cross country championships which will be staged at the historic Avondale House near Rathdrum Co Wicklow .

Conor Daniel, BU18; Hannah Gilligan,Aoife McDonnell GU14; Andrea Hiney & Caoimhe Rowe GU12.Conal Bird BU12.David O'Neill BU14. Best of Luck to all. The provincial novice and masters championships will be staged on the same day at the same venue. Those teams will be announced in the coming days and published next week

Run in disguise and you could win a prize

Earlier this year the club organised an town centre fun run  in aid of Tabor House. The club  will be staging another run along similar lines on Friday 26 October in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Race will be on a 3 kilometre route starting at Market Street. Keeping with the Halloween season there will be prizes for the best fancy dress competitiors. We expect a clatter of 11890 duos!!! So think harder for a prize!!

There will be spot prizes, team/club prizes for your workplace, family, school etc...START TIME 7.30pm

Entry fee is a bargain at only €5 per person with medals for the first 200 finishers.The monies raised will contribute to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind programmes which  include 

1;The Guide Dog Programme for people who are blind or vision impaired 2; Orientation and Mobility Training (Long Cane) 
3;Independent Living Skills Training 4;The Next Step Programme (To help young adults with the transition to life in college / work)5;The Companion Dog Programme

Day 2 cross country at Dunboyne

Well done to our young runners who put in some fine perfromances in Dunboyne on Sunday 14 for the second day of the county cross country championships.

Claudia Durkan 9th GU9
Padraig Mallon 5th BU9
Alanna Gonsalves 10th GU11
Ann Marie Diver 11th GU11
Conor Daniel 9th BU17
Dorenda McGee 6th Inter Women

TEAMS 
Well done to out teams which took home three silver medal placings
Girls under 13 and 15. Boys under 13.
Teams were as follows

Girls U13

Hannah Gilligan

Niamh Fahey

Andrea Hiney Aoife Mc Donnell Caoimhe Rowe Lilian Brady Olivia Gonsalves Emma Rennick Roisin O' Rourke Girls U15 Alannah Gonsalves Ann Marie Diver Emer Ferry Boys under 13 David O Neill Glenn Herdman John Ferry Shane Clarke Gearoid McGee

Armagh 10 mile road race

The Armagh 10 mile road race took place on Sunday 14 Oct. Trim AC was represented by five runners who were all pleased with their performances. Joe McNamara and Don Mahon were getting in a bit of marathon preparation. The times were as follows.. Don Mahon1.04.23, Joe Mc1.05.59,Barry Harten 1.08.38, Brian Cully,1.15.13,Ann Tobin,1.19.33.

Katie Nugent memorial duathlon

The second duathlon in memory of Katie Nugent, (a six year old girl that died after suffering from leukaemia in 2010) takes place in the grounds of Ballinlough Castle Co Westmeath on Sunday October 21st next.  Funds raised go towards providing  psychological and emotional support for patients on St Johns ward at Crumlin Childrens Hospital. 

The distance is 2.5km, 22km cycle, 2.5km.  It costs €50 to enter with a minimum of €100 in sponsorship expected per entry or for a two person team, €100 to enter and €200 in sponsorship.  A post race lunch is provided for all competitors.

Directions to county intermediate & uneven ages cross country

Dunboyne AC will host this Sunday's Meath Cross Country Championships (Intermediate, Junior, UnEven Ages) at the Cowpark in Dunboyne. Car parking at the Cowpark is limited but plenty is available at the club. Dunboyne AC clubhouse is on Rooske Road, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The race route is about a mile from the clubhouse so arrive early to allow time to jog to the start.

Dunboyne AC by car (from Meath):
Drive straight through the main traffic lights in the village, direction Dublin. After about 200 yards you'll come to a second set of traffic lights. Turn right here. About half a mile up this road you'll see a large car parking area on the right, with Dunboyne GAA club, Dunboyne AC and Scouts Hall behind it. 

The Cowpark from the clubhouse
Jog straight back down the Rooske Road and turn right (towards Dublin) at the T junction / traffic lights. After about half a mile, just before Clonee sawmills, you'll see a gate and the entrance on the right hand side of the road.

Parking is also available Dunboyne Train Station for €3 daily - the station is located half way between the village and the Cowpark.

Report from Ballinacree by John Rowe

Well done to all 23 Juvenile athletes who competed in Day 1 Meath Cross Country Championships in Ballinacree, Oldcastle last Sunday. The  club was represented by boys and girls in the U10, U12 , U14 and U18 categories.  It was great to see so many turned out in club colours.  Thanks to all the parents for bringing them along.

Our  athletes who finished  inside the top 12 were Andrea Hiney 8th and Caoimhe Rowe 9th in the Girls U12, Hannah Gilligan 9th in the Girls U14, David O'Neill 11th in the Boys U14 and Conor Daniel 6th in the U18 category.

Congratulations to the U12 girls who finished 3rd best team overall, winning bronze medals and the U14 girls who finished 2nd best team winning silver medals. Looking forward to another great turnout for Day 2 of the Meath Championships in Dunboyne next Sunday. 

Galway Bay half and ten

Trim athletes made their way to the city of the tribes last Saturday to take part in the Galway Bay Half Marathon and 10km. The half marathon course which included the Salthill Prom was completed by Sean Murphy in 78 minutes, John McMorrow clocked in at 1h37 and Enda Gallagher finished in 1h57. Ruuning alongside the half marathon was the Galway Bay 10km. Jane Murphy ran it in 52m while two minute behnd was club mate Aine McInerney.

Success at county cross country

Day one of the Meath 2012 cross country took place on Sun 7 October in Ballinacree. There were some excellent performances in the under age races. The girls under 12 team of Andrea Hiney, Caoimhe Rowe,Olivia Gonsalves, Lilian Brady, Esha Hughes, Roisin O’Rourke, Emma Rennick and Aoife Swords took a team bronze. In the under 14 grils race the Trim team of Hannah Gilligan, Aoife McDonnell, Niamh Fahey and Emer Ferry finished second to Na Fianna. The boys under 12 team was led home by Conall Bird and the other runners, John Ferry, Michael Hegarty and Gearoid McGee took the team to fourth place. David O’Neill, James Dineen, Shane Clarke (under 14s) Claudia Durkin (u10) and Ciaran McGee (u10) all took part in the championships. The even ages championships will be held at Dunboyne next Sunday at 12 noon. Cross country coach John Rowe is optimistic that the club will once again do well in the team categories and is hoping to have a good group from the club attaining selection on the Meath squads for the Leinster championships.

 Don Mahon 1st M40, Stuart Daniel 3rd M40, Ann Tobin 1st W50, Carrie Brogan 2nd W50. Mens masters team of Don Mahon, Declan Swords, Ciaran Tobin, Stuart Daniel, Brian Cully and Martin Brogan finished third and the womens masters team of Ann Tobin, Caroline Brogan and Suzanne Daniel finished 3rd.

David Hawcrofts trip to Kielder

Recently did a marathon distance trail race in the UK (The Kielder Water Marathon) and I highly recommend it as a real challenge but a great event to do. It uses fine gravel, sand and pine needle off-road tracks around a huge reservoir in the National Park near Newcastle, UK. Fairly hard going since it is relentlessly up/down over mini-hills (and some not so mini), with a few stiff switch-backs for 'walkies'. The average time of the first five finishers was 2hr 52 which indicates the terrain. The event was made by good weather but also by fabulous scenery; regular views across a huge glittering lake, trails through mature conifer, beach and birch forests, buzzards, herons, the lot - magic. They also have a 10K and a duathlon the day before, and the course is ideal for mountain biking so it would make a great family break; and Newcastle itself is well worth a visit.

Meath even, novice and masters cross country

The Meath cross country championships begin next Sunday 7 October at Ballinacree near Oldcastle. The event will be hosted by St Brigids AC. The championships down for decision will be even ages juvenile, novice and masters. ALL athletes must wear the club singlets for county and provincial championships.


DIRECTIONS TO BALLINACREE....Venue for Meath even ages, novice and masters cross country Sun & Oct 12 noon. Trim to Athboy on R154. Left in Athboy continue past Darnley to sign for Oldcastle. Take right and continue on R 154 through Kilskyre, Crossakiel until T junction after Ballinlough GAA pitch. Take left and next right over steep hill continue through Oldcastle on R154 towards Mountnugent. 3/4 Km north west of Oldcastle take left for St Brigids Athletic-Club on L6813.

TRIM AC in Summerhill Duathlon

There was a good turnout by members of Trim AC at the Tri an Mhi duathlon on Sun 30 Sept at Summerhill. Thanks to Pearse, Michelle, Marie and Dave H for giving their time to stage this event. The winners were Ernesto Asensio Blasco and Ursula Byrne. Quinton Bourke was the first of our members home, Enda Markey continues to make big improvements in duathlon. Ann Tobin and Conor Daniel made their debut in duathlon. Well done all.

Ernest Asencio Blasco 53.23,Pat Doocey 57.39,
Quinton Bourke 57.43,James Gibbons 58.07,
Andy McGuinness 58.39
Jack McGowan 59.07,Enda Markey 1.01.38
Ursula Byrne 1.01.50,Grace Kelly 1.01.57
Brian Heffernan 1.02.14,John V O’Conno

r 1.02.47
Pete Williams 1.03.16,Mark McGee 1.04.05
Pat McGovern 1.08.08,William Stanley 1.09.03
Paul Smith 1.09.50,Andrea McGuinness 1.10.39
Declan Reilly 1.10.59,Alan Fitzpatrick 1.11.13
Gearoid Rogers 1.11.16,George Ennis 1.11.22
Marie McKeown 1.11.35,Mairead Marrinan 1.13.57
Conor Daniel 1.14.20,Jason Manek 1.15.19
Ann Tobin 1.16.30,Celine O’Connor 1.16.53
Caoimhe Keogan 1.17.02,Pamela Curran 1.26.36

Dublin Half reports by Don and Heather.

Trim AC whad a good turnout at the who ran in the Dublin half marathon in the Phoenix Park.  Sean Murphy 78m 38s coming home in 38th place overall. Two weeks ago Sean won the M40 in the Dingle Marathon and was 4th overall in a time of 2h 54mins. In the fourth race of the Dublin 2012 series Don Mahon ran 86m 2sec Quinton Bourke 86m 2s a PB for him knocking off over 3mins only two weeks after doing a half Iron Man Mark Melia 87m 19sec another PB knocking off over 2mins Robert Farrell 85m 38sec another PB knocking off over 16mins Aidan Flynn 96m 7sec another PB knocking off over 3mins Brian Grant 96m 4sec & Enda Gallagher 99m 50sec everyone was very happy with there times after all the training they have being putting & some looking forward to the Dublin Marathon in six weeks time.
The womens team performed very well at the Dublin Half also. First home was
Laura Cotter - 1 hour 47(her first ever half marathon what a result), Majella Thompson 1-47 (another sterling performance).They both said afterwards they were a great support to each other. Anita Rogers , Heather Carty, Paula Hegarty 1-57 first Anita then Heather then Paula literally bang bang bang. Anita was great shouting out times and pacing encouragement which kept them on the straight and narrow thoughout the course
. Paula knocked 12 mins off  her Bohermeen half marathon time, she has put in so much work the last 6 months and showed off the results of that work yesterday. Jane Murphy of the super duo Jane and Sean put in a fantastic performance of 1-58 and looked great after the race . Sheila Quinn ran 2-08 and  finshed the race strong. She is already planning her next half marathon where she hopes to top that again. Finally a special mention to Ann McDonnell friend of Sheilas who came up from Mayo AC and hung out with us and put in a pb performance of 1.51 and loads of great advice too thanks Ann we will have to head down west en masse for one of your races

Written by Don Mahon and Heather Carty

Trim runners at SOSAC cross country

Well done to all from Trim AC who took part in the 24th Star of the Sea cross country, in the mens 6k - Declan Swords 25:57, Conor Daniel 27:36, Stuart Daniel 28:26 and in the womens 3k Dorenda McGee 16:15. Also taking part was Suzanne Halpin - 16:51

Sean best M40 in Dingle marathon

The Dingle Marathon was staged around the roads of the west Kerry peninsula 

on Saturday. Taking part from Trim AC was Sean Murphy who completed the 

hilly and windy course in 2h58m to finish in top spot among the M40 runners 

and a very good fourth place overall.

Watch the time

Juveniles: Monday 6pm Boyne CS sportsfields,Wednesday,6pm Porchfields.

Meet and Train: Tuesday & Thursday 7.30 opposite Trim Garda station. Long
Runs. Friday 6.45 and Sunday 9.30.

Quinton Burke impressive in Galway

Half ironman Full Belt!
The Galway half ironman was staged in good weather conditions on Sunday 2 sept.
The swim and run phases were staged in Salthill and the ninety kilometre bike ride
brought the contestants to Maam Cross. Quinton Burke finished off his
triathlon season in impressive style competing the event in 5h10m.

David Hawcroft finishes second in national half M65

Trim AC was well represented at the AAI Woodies national half marathon in
Athenry on Sunday. David Hawcroft finished second in the M65 category in a
time of 1h46.16. The local club set a great flattish course around the
historic walled town and the support from locals was greatly appreciated.
The results of the other Trim runners taking part were Don Mahon,1.25,06,
Joe McNamara 1.28.14, Andrew Linsley,1.29.14, Mark Melia,1.29,50, Danny
Byrne,1.31, Brendan Conway,1.39, Ciaran Tobin, 1.40.21, Claire
Smith,1.43.30, Martin Brogan, 1.44, Brian Cully, 1.45.35, David
Hawcroft,1.46.16, Majella Thompson,1.47.

Underworld

There was a very novel location for a 10km on Sunday 12 August. Majella
Thompson, Brian Cully and Mark Melia were among the thousands of runners who
took part in this massive fundraiser for Focus Ireland

Next Up

Races coming up.
Many of our members are eagerly anticipating two top class races next
weekend.
Tara AC stage their 5km at Skryne.Register online at www.runireland.ie or on
the night at the community hall beside the parish church on Friday 24
August. Then the latest race in the Dublin Race Series will be the Frank
Duffy 10 mile Phoenix Park Sat 25 August.

Training
Meet Tuesday & Thursday opposite Trim Garda station 7.30pm. We also have
long distance training runs on fridays 6.45pm and Sunday morning.

Slane AC Races

 Slane 10 mile road race took place on a route which departed from Slane
Castle uphill for 3 miles to Gormanlough returning via Stackallen to finish
on the banks of the Boyne which in times past reverberated to Springsteens
was Born to Run.
Don Mahon 64m 34sec 14th Mark Melia 66m 12sec 19th Joe McNamara 67m 21sec
20th Claire Smith 78m 38sec 70th & David Hawcroft 80m 7sec 88th. As well as
the 10 miler there was also a 5km and  Dorena McGee ran it in 25m 13sec 60th
place.

Castlepollard 5km

Castlepollard 5km was organised by North Westmeath AC around the village and
Tullynally castle on Weds. 15 August. Over 300 runners took part in one of
the best races in this region. The Trim performances were as follows;  Don
Mahon 17m 50s Enda Markey 18m 5s Joe McNamara 19m Barry Harten 19m 37s Mark
Melia 19m 39s Declan Swords 20m 9s Martin Brogan 20m 49s Stuart Daniel 22m
31s & Carrie Brogan 24m 47s. In the category results Don Mahon was 2nd M 40
and Enda Markey was 3rd M40.

Friday action

The Model Duathlon was staged around Bessbrook, Co Armagh on Frday evening.
It consisted of a 2.2m run, 9 mile cycle and 2.4m run over many hills and
finishing in a downpour. Ciaran Tobin was first M50 in 70m30s.

Tullamore Harriers staged the Ballinagar 10km on a very good course around
the Offaly village last Friday evening. The persistant rain did not deter
Enda Markey from improving his 10km pb to 38.20 in the M40 class. Brian
Cully put in a fine 45m effort in the M50 grade.

National junior decathlon win for Trim Athlete

The Irish combined events championships were held at Morton Stadium, Santry over the weekend. Shane Aston, Trim Athletic club who finished in the silver medal position in both the javelin and high jump at the national age group championships in July went one better to achieve victory in the national junior decathlon championships. Shane emerged from the ten event ,two day competition with a winning margin of 18 points ahead of PJ Galvin. 

This year Shane has worked on improving his jumping events and only recently began pole vaulting. He has medalled at Leinster and All Ireland level in all the throwing events over the past four years.He took part in AAI combined events squad sessions over the winter and spring and his efforts paid off with the results this weekend.

Day one results:100m ,12.2s; long jump,5.19m; shot putt,10.71m; high jump,1.84m; 400m,56.4s.

Day two results: 110m hurdles,16.4s; discus,33.72m; pole vault,2.60m; javelin,38m; 1500m.,4m55s.

King announces marathon plan!!

Don KING Mahon has announced his intention to compete in the 2012 Dublin Marathon. He is using the run to fundraise for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. So if he stays injury free he will be tapping all his friends and acquaintances in the coming months for a few bob. Be warned...his efforts will have to be rewarded and a very good cause will benefit.

FIXTURES

ROAD RACES
Weds. 25 July Cushinstown AC 6km from Puddin Hill Activity Centre, Ardcath
off the N2 at Kilmoon Cross.
Friday 27 July Donadea Running Club 5km trail run at Donadea Forest.
Friday 3 August Daingean 5km , Daingean Co Offaly
Saturday 4 August The Turfman 10km Ardee
Saturday 11 August Timolin Festival of Road Races - Full/Half/Quarter
Kilomarathon Moone Co Kildare.
TRIATHLON
Sunday August 5th Attracta Doherty Pink n Gold Triathlon - Entry options for
2 person team completing full triathlon and also for anyone who does not
have a swimmer a 2 person bike/run entry now available online - get your
entry in soon.
JUVENILE C/ships
Saturday and Sunday 28/29 July AAI Juvenile championships Tullamore.

Volunteers needed

The MLSP organises the An Post Meath Heritage cycle tour. Our club has been
asked to supply some helpers on the day.  They require volunteers for this
weekends event. If you can help in advance , on the day or after the event
in any way contact Ciaran on 086 3445903.

Normal training times resume

Meet and train reverts back to original days Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm
from 31 July. Assemble at Castle St, opp Trim Garda Station.Intermediate
longer run group meets at the same point on fridays at 6.45pm. Long run for
aspiring marathoneers meet on sunday morning in Porchfields. Contact Enda
0862777419

Fingal 10km

The second race of the Irish Runner Race series took place at Swords on
Sunday. There was a massive turnout in the race which is part of an
excellent value for money series  including the Frank Duffy 10 Mile, the
Dublin Half marathon and the Dublin 5m. Well done to the Trim athletes who
took part, Mark Melia,41.39;Laura Cotter,46.51;Majella Thompson,48.31;Aidan
Flynn,49.53;Anita Rogers,54.12;Enda Gallagher,56.28.

Marie Monaghan Memorial 5km

St Brigids AC organised their Marie Monaghan Memorial 5km around Oldcastle
on Wednesday 18 July. Over 400 runners from throughout the midlans went to
the start line, among them was a group from Trim AC. Their results and times
were as follows- Joe McNamara ,19.20;Declan Swords,19.53; Martin
Brogan,20.50;Brian Cully,21.19;Alan Keane,21.50;Ciaran Tobin,22.28;Stuart
Daniel,23.24;Valerie Cronin 30.14, Trudi Browne,30.16.

Nathan gets bronze in 100m

Well done to Nathan Grant who ran 12.8 to finish third in the AAI under 15 100metres on Saturday.

Dublin Duathlon

Danny Byrne, Ciaran Tobin and Gearoid Rogers all took part in the July duathlon at the Phoenix Park

Trim results from South O Hanlon 5km at Senschalstown

Well done to the South O Hanlon club on another successful 5km. Great effort by all. Thanks from all at Trim AC


Thanks to Peter Rory and the folks for this collection of pix.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157630425353810/


‎12 » Sean Murphy
Trim M M40 20605 16:48
31 » Don Mahon
Trim M M40 96 17:48
44 » Enda Markey
Trim M M40 20609 18:31
58 » JOHN DOYLE
Trim M MS 249 19:04
94 » Mark Melia
Trim M MS 117 20:09
114 » Brian Cully
Trim M M50 20600 20:57
115 » MARTIN BROGAN
TRIM M M45 232 21:01
132 » Claire Smith
Trim F F40 212 21:23
138 » Ciaran Tobin
Trim M M50 20578 21:35
180» David Hawcroft
Trim M M60 20575 23:05
183 » Laura Cotter
Trim F FS 31 23:05
191 » Majella Thompson
Trim F FS 20554 23:29
199 » Gordon Breffni
Trim M M45 20571 23:57
205 » Valerie Malone
Trim F FS 97 24:03
211 » Dorenda McGee
Trim F FS 20552 24:19
268 » AINE MCINERNEY
Trim F FS 20581 27:03
294 » Colette Nolan
Trim F FS 20647 28:50
298 » Trudi Browne
Trim F FS 20635 29:07
333 » Claire Hanley
Trim F FS 20636 31:49
349 » Lil Dwyer
Trim F FS 20648 33:35
354 » Gillian Hanlon
Trim F F40 20638 34:14
361 » Lorraine Harris
F FS 20628 37:01